{"product_id":"australias-dark-bees-2026-lucifer-bee-2oz-black-proof-coin","title":"Australia's Dark Bees - 2026 Lucifer Bee 2oz Black Proof Coin","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark, intricate and strikingly unconventional, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2026 Lucifer Bee 2oz Black Proof Coin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e marks the beginning of the new \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralia’s Dark Bees Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - a collection dedicated to some of Australia’s most fascinating native bee species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen 01\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst coin in the series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this release features the remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLucifer Bee – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMegachile (Hackeriapis) lucifer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, presented through a design inspired by classic scientific and entomological specimen illustrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the centre of the coin, the Lucifer Bee is shown from above with its wings extended, surrounded by detailed studies of its wing, leg and head structure. Handwritten-style figure references, a scale marker and the inscription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“SPECIMEN 01: LUCIFER BEE”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e give the design the appearance of a vintage scientific study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dramatic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Proof finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creates a striking contrast between the dark mirrored fields and the finely sculpted details, highlighting the bee’s body texture, delicate wing structure and distinctive anatomical features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Coin Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55699078938943,"sku":"TCC26LCBEE","price":499.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/7527\/4047\/files\/australias-dark-bees-2026-lucifer-bee-2oz-black-proof-coin.jpg?v=1790196965","url":"https:\/\/directcoins.com.au\/products\/australias-dark-bees-2026-lucifer-bee-2oz-black-proof-coin","provider":"Direct Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}